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Planning, Deploying and Managing Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007

Reference MS6451
Category Systems
Duration 5  Days
Language Lesson : French   Literature : English
Price (CHF) 3,950.00 MS6451

Description

This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to plan, deploy, and manage Configuration Manager 2007. The course focuses on planning and deploying sites and clients, configuring software distribution, deploying operating systems, and managing software updates. It also focuses on remote tools and managing mobile devices. Level 300

Audience

This course is intended for systems engineers with one to three years of experience supporting multiple desktop and server computers running Microsoft Windows Server in medium to large enterprise organizations, and who have a need to plan a System Center Configuration Manager 2007 deployment. This course may also be taken by Configuration Manager 2007 Administrators who are responsible for configuring and managing one or more Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 or Configuration Manager 2007 sites, and all supporting systems. Administrators have one to three years of experience supporting multiple desktop and server computers running Windows Server in medium to large enterprise organizations.

Requirements

Before attending this course, students must have: A base-level understanding of Systems Management Server 2003. System Administrator–level working knowledge of: Deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting for Windows-based personal computers. TCP/IP networking. SQL Server. Active Directory. Basic Public Key Infrastructure concepts

Objectives

  1. Plan, deploy, and manage Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 for the enterprise environment.
  2. Plan and deploy a single-site architecture.
  3. Plan for and complete client deployment.
  4. Use inventory collection, software metering, and Asset Intelligence.
  5. Query and report data.
  6. Distribute software using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007.
  7. Deploy virtual applications using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007.
  8. Deploy and manage software updates.
  9. Deploy operating systems using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007.
  10. Work with desired configuration management.
  11. Configure Wake On LAN, power management, and remote tools.
  12. Plan and configure a multiple site hierarchy.
  13. Maintain and monitor Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007.
  14. Use Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 native mode and Internet-Based Client Management.

Program

Module 1: Overview of Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007
- Introduction to System Center Configuration Manager 2007
- Configuration Manager Features
- Configuration Manager Deployment Scenarios
- Overview of the Configuration Manager Client
Module 2: Planning and Deploying a Single-Site Architecture
- Planning a Configuration Manager 2007 Site Deployment
- Preparing to Deploy a Configuration Manager 2007 Site
- Installing a Configuration Manager 2007 Site Server
- Performing Post-Setup Configuration Tasks
- Discovering Resources
- Tools for Monitoring and Troubleshooting Configuration Manager 2007
* Lab : Deploying a Configuration Manager Site Server
- Installing Configuration Manager Prerequisites
- Extending the Active Directory Schema for Configuration Manager
- Installing Configuration Manager 2007 SP2
- Verifying a Successful Configuration Manager Site Server Installation
- Verifying the Creation of the System Management Container
- Installing Configuration Manager 2007 R3
* Lab : Managing Users and Configuring Boundaries and Discovery Methods
- Manage Configuration Manager users
- Configure boundaries
- Enable and configure discovery methods
* Lab : Monitoring and Troubleshooting Configuration Manager 2007
- Using the ConfigMgr Service Manager
- Reviewing Log Files with Trace32
- Reviewing Discovery Status Messages
- Configuring Status Messages
Module 3: Planning for and Completing Client Deployment
- Client Deployment Methods
- Deploying Clients
- Managing Configuration Manager 2007 Clients
- Using Configuration Manager Reporting with Client Installation
* Lab : Deploying Configuration Manager 2007 Clients
- Preparing the Site for Client Installation
- Deploying the Configuration Manager Client Using the Client Push Installation Method
* Lab : Verifying Client Deployment
- Determine the most appropriate client deployment method.
- Deploy Configuration Manager 2007 clients.
- Manage and verify Configuration Manager 2007 client deployment.
- Use Configuration Manager reporting to monitor client deployment.
Module 4: Inventory Collection, Software Metering, and Asset Intelligence
- Overview of Inventory Collection
- Collecting Hardware Inventory
- Collecting Software Inventory
- Managing and Troubleshooting Inventory
- Asset Intelligence
- Metering Software Usage
* Lab : Collecting Inventory
- Configuring and Managing Hardware Inventory
- Modifying Hardware Inventory Collection
- Configuring and Managing Software Inventory
* Lab : Using Asset Intelligence
- Configuring Asset Intelligence Prerequisites
- Configuring Asset Intelligence
- Customizing Asset Intelligence
- Viewing Asset Intelligence Reports
* Lab : Configuring Software Metering
- Describe inventory collection.
- Explain how to collect hardware inventory.
- Explain how to collect software inventory.
- Manage and troubleshoot inventory.
- Explain how to configure and use Asset Intelligence.
- Describe how to implement software metering.
Module 5: Querying and Reporting Data
- Introduction to Data and Status Message Queries
- Managing Queries
- Configuring and Deploying a Reporting Point
- SQL Reporting Services in Configuration Manager 2007 R2
- Client Status Reporting in Configuration Manager 2007
* Lab : Using Queries and Reports
- Creating and Running Queries
- Installing and Using a Reporting Point
* Lab : Using SQL Reporting Services
- Installing the Reporting Services Point Role
- Managing the Reporting Services Point
- Viewing SQL Reporting Services Reports
* Lab : Installing and Using Client Status Reporting
- Installing and Configuring Client Status Reporting
- Installing and Viewing Client Status Reporting Reports
Module 6: Distributing Software Using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007
- Overview of the Software Distribution Process
- Preparing for Software Distribution
- Overview of Distribution Points
- Creating and Populating Collections
- Configuring Collection Settings
- Creating and Configuring Packages and Programs
- Distributing Packages
- Advertising Programs
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting Software Distribution
* Lab : Preparing for Software Distribution
- Configuring the Software Distribution Component
- Configuring the Advertised Programs Client Agent
- Configuring a Distribution Point
* Lab : Creating and Configuring a Collection
- Creating a Collection for Software Distribution
* Lab : Creating a Package and Configuring Programs
- Creating a Package and Configuring Programs
* Lab : Deploying Applications by Using Software Distribution
- Distributing a Package to a Distribution Point
- Advertising a Program to a Collection
- Running an Advertised Program
- Reviewing Results
Module 7: Deploying Virtual Applications Using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007
- Configuring the Infrastructure to Support Application Virtualization
- Deploying and Managing Application Virtualization Packages
- Using Virtual Application Programs
* Lab : Deploying Virtual Applications to Configuration Manager Clients
- Preparing the Infrastructure for Application Virtualization
- Deploying a Virtual Application Package
- Launching and Monitoring a Virtual Application Program
Module 8: Deploying and Managing Software Updates
- Overview of Software Updates
- Preparing the Configuration Manager 2007 Site for Software Updates
- Managing Software Updates
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting Software Updates
* Lab : Deploying and Managing Software Updates
- Configuring the Software Updates Infrastructure
- Determining the Software Update Compliance
- Deploying Software Updates to Clients
Module 9: Deploying Operating Systems Using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007
- Overview of Operating System Deployment
- Preparing for Operating System Deployment
- Task Sequences in Operating System Deployment
- Capturing Operating System Images
- Managing User Data
- Deploying an Operating System
* Lab : Preparing for Operating System Capture and Deployment
- Preparing the Reference Computer for Capture
- Creating Packages for Operating System Deployment
- Managing Drivers
- Preparing the Environment for Operating System Deployment
* Lab : Capturing a Reference Computer
- Creating the Capture Operating System Task Sequence
- Modifying the Capture Operating System Task Sequence
- Advertising the Capture Operating System Task Sequence
* Lab : Performing an In-Place Upgrade Using Hard Links
- Preparing the Operating System Image
- Creating a Task Sequence to Deploy a New Image
- Advertising and Running the Task Sequence
Module 10: Working with Desired Configuration Management
- Overview of Desired Configuration Management
- Configuring Desired Configuration Management
- Viewing and Troubleshooting Compliance Results
* Lab : Configuring Desired Configuration Management
- Configuring Desired Configuration Management for Forefront Client Security
- Assigning a Baseline and Performing a Baseline Evaluation
- Viewing Desired Configuration Management Reports
Module 11: Configuring Wake On LAN, Power Management, and Remote Tools
- Overview of Wake On LAN
- Overview of Power Management
- Overview of Configuration Manager 2007 Remote Tools
- Configuring the Remote Tools Client Agent
* Lab : Configuring and Using Remote Tools
- Configuring the Remote Tools Client Agent
- Using Remote Tools
- Monitoring Remote Tools Usage
Module 12: Planning and Configuring a Multiple Site Hierarchy
- Introduction to the Configuration Manager Site Hierarchy
- Configuring Configuration Manager Site Communications
- Installing a Secondary Site Server
- Roaming in Multiple Site Hierarchies
- Decommissioning Sites and Hierarchies
* Lab : Planning a Configuration Manager 2007 Hierarchy and Installing a Primary Child Site
- Planning a Configuration Manager Hierarchy
- Preparing the Central Site
- Configuring Parent-Site Communications Settings
- Configuring Child-Site Communications Settings
- Establishing the Parent-Child Relationship
- Verifying Communication Between Parent and Child Sites
- Transferring Site Settings
* Lab : Installing Secondary Sites and Proxy Management Points
- Installing a Secondary Site
- Configuring Site Boundaries
- Installing a Proxy Management Point
* Lab : Roaming Between Configuration Manager 2007 Sites
- Preparing Packages for Roaming
- Roaming to a Primary Child Site
- Roaming to a Secondary Child Site
Module 13: Maintaining and Monitoring Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007
- Configuration Manager 2007 Maintenance Tasks
- Backup and Recovery of Configuration Manager 2007
- Using Windows Performance Monitor to Monitor Configuration Manager 2007
* Lab : Backing Up and Repairing a Primary Site System
- Configuring the Backup Configuration Files
- Preparing the Configuration Manager Hierarchy
- Backing up a Primary Site System
- Performing a Site Repair
Module 14: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Native Mode and Internet-Based Client Management
- Introduction to the Configuration Manager 2007 Native Mode
- The Public Key Infrastructure Required for Native Mode
- Configuring Sites for Native Mode
- Internet-Based Client Management
* Lab : Configuring Native Mode
- Configuring the Certificate Templates
- Enrolling Certificates Required for Native Mode
- Changing From Mixed Mode to Native Mode
* Lab : Configuring a Site for Internet-Based Client Management
- Configuring Site Roles for Internet-Based Client Management
- Configuring Clients for Internet-Based Client Management